Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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babble

verb
/ˈbæbəl/

To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

"The child began to babble happily to herself."

noun
/bəˈbuːn/

a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks

"The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna."

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baby

noun
/ˈbeɪbi/

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

"The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib."

noun
/ˈbækənæl/

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

"The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight."

noun
/ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

"The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy."

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adjective
/ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

"The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams."

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Bachelor

noun
/ˈbætʃələr/

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."

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Back

noun/verb/adverb/adjective
/bæk/

the rear surface of the human body; to support; to return to a place

"He turned back to help his friend."

phrasal verb
/bæk ʌp/

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

"Please back up your files before updating the system."

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backbite

verb
/ˈbækbaɪt/

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

"It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs."

noun
/ˈbækboʊn/

the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character

"Education is the backbone of a nation."

noun
/ˈbækdrɒp/

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."

noun
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image

"She comes from a strong academic background."

adjective
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

"She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work."

noun
/ˈbækɪŋ/

support or approval for a plan, person, or idea

"The project received strong backing from the investors."

noun
/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."

verb
/ˈbækˌslaɪd/

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

"After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits."

noun
/ˈbækʌp/

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

"Make sure to have a backup of your important files."

adverb
/ˈbækwərdz/

Toward the back or in the reverse direction.

"He accidentally fell backwards into the chair."

noun
/ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

"The children played football in the backyard."

adjective
/beɪˈkoʊniən/

Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.

"The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation."

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noun
/bækˈtɪəriə/

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."

noun
/bækˈtɪəriəm/

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."

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bad

adjective
/bæd/

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

"The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it."

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badge

noun
/bædʒ/

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."

verb
/ˈbædʒər/

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

"The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions."

noun
/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

"The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee."

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badly

adverb
/ˈbædli/

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

"He performed badly in the exam."

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verb
/ˈbæfəl/

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

"The complex puzzle baffled the students."

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bag

noun
/bæɡ/

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

"She carried her books in a bag."

noun
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

"Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport."

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bail

noun
/beɪl/

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

"He was granted bail after his arrest."

noun
/ˌbeɪˈliː/

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

"The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession."

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bailiff

noun
/ˈbeɪlɪf/

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

"The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom."

noun
/ˈbeɪlɔːr/

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

"The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping."

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bait

noun/verb
/beɪt/

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

"He used worms as bait to catch fish."

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baize

noun
/beɪz/

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

"The old card table was covered with worn baize."

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bake

verb
/beɪk/

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

"She baked a cake for her friend's birthday."

noun
/beɪkt miːt/

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

"The baked meat was tender and flavorful."

noun
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

"The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder."

noun
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

"Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy."

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Bakul

noun
/bəˈkuːl/

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

"The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village."

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balance

noun
/ˈbæləns/

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

"Work-life balance is important for health."

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balanced

adjective
/ˈbælənst/

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

"A balanced diet is essential for good health."

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noun
ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

"A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health."

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bale

noun
/beɪl/

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

"The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck."

adjective
/ˈbeɪlfəl/

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

"She gave him a baleful look after the insult."

balk

verb
/bɔːk/

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

"She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully."

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balky

adjective
/ˈbɔːlki/

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

"The balky printer refused to work when needed most."

ball

noun
/bɔːl/

a round object used in games or sports

"The children played with a ball in the park."